Teacher of Design and Technology

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Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.
At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. 

About the Role
The Design and Innovation faculty delivers a range of Level 1 and 2 technical and vocational subjects with a high uptake at Key Stage 4, providing our students with meaningful career pathways linked to the local labour market. The department has state of the art resources including 3 ICT suites, 3D printers, a large format laser cutter, and CNC routers, lathes and mills. Subjects currently taught at Key Stage 4 include Design & Technology, Food & Cookery, Creative iMedia, Textiles, Business Studies, Engineering and Construction. Applications from colleagues with experience of Construction and/or Engineering would be particularly welcome.

Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a strong Teacher of Design and Technology, someone who combines creativity, technical expertise, and excellent classroom practice to inspire students in both design thinking and practical skills. Bringing solid knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and CAD/CAM, while ensuring the workshop is safe, well‑organised, and compliant with health and safety expectations. To plan engaging lessons that develop problem‑solving, innovation, and resilience, supporting students of all abilities to design, prototype, and evaluate effectively. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and technicians, communicate clearly, and show enthusiasm for modern design, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Above all, to create a positive learning environment where students feel confident, challenged, and excited by the possibilities of Design and Technology. 

About City of Derby Academy
Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful, ‘improving the life chances of all students’. We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent. Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training. 

City of Derby Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
• Students feel safe, happy and supported.
• High expectations drive achievement for all.
• Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful.
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here. 

Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. 

This is your chance to be part of something special.  Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact. 

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list.  All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. 

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership 

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). 

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this.  Please call 01332 270450.  

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.cityofderbyacademy.org/

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page via our website: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Provisional Interview Date: 6 February 2026

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.